The dial is the reason I’d shortlist this Aston Martin Navitimer—not the limited-edition inscription. The carbon-fibre texture and green-and-lime accents give reference EB01381A1B1X1 an unmistakably racing-led look. I’d choose it for someone who wants that busy, technical character on the wrist. If the attraction is only the possibility of selling it for more, I’d pass.…
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I love the decision to let the calligraphy take over the whole watch. On the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo x Mattar Bin Lahej, the dial is not a little commemorative plaque surrounded by an otherwise ordinary case. The lettering runs across the case and bracelet too. That is what makes this collaboration exciting to me: the…
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Titanium Grey is my pick of Hublot’s Big Bang Seddiqi 75th Anniversary pair. The grey dial and warm-toned numerals let the geometric pattern do its work without burying everything in black. All Black is the more uncompromising design, but I would choose it for that monochrome statement—not simply because ten pieces sounds more desirable than…
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Part of our complete guide to Fashion in the UAE. The next Dubai Watch Week is scheduled for 17–21 November 2027 at Dubai Mall, Burj Park. The organiser has announced those dates on its official channels. There is no separate 2026 edition: Dubai Watch Week is biennial. The seventh edition took place on 19–23 November…
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The blue sodalite Code 11.59 flying tourbillon is my design pick from this selection. The irregular pale veins give the blue dial something worth looking at beyond the mechanism, and the pink-gold case makes the colour feel warmer. For a calendar rather than that visual spectacle, I would compare the 38 mm perpetuals instead. These…
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Rolex collectors are known for their passion and precision. From subtle variations to rare anomalies, every detail can command major value—and spark lively debate. But beyond the reference numbers and market valuations lies one of the most entertaining elements of the Rolex universe: the nicknames. While none are officially sanctioned by Rolex itself, these creative…
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